


TextPad predicts if your code has errors in the ‘Tool Output’ section, along with the correct text that will resolve the issue for you to successfully run the code. TextPad is used as an online notepad for plain text editing and integrates with Java to let you run your code.

Another popular alternative to TextPad is Visual Studio Code since the editor is free, open-source, and user-friendly. Notepad++ is an open-source project that lets you edit the source code. TextPad is not open-source, even though the project began as shareware. However, TextPad offers a free trial that lets you test the product for a limited period before purchasing. Notepad++ is free, while TextPad costs money.
